2nd Shift Flight Inspector Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector in Oxnard, CA seeks a Flight Inspector at Level 2 or 3 to perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on spacecraft components on a 2nd shift (2:30pm-12am) under a 9/80 schedule. This onsite role requires US citizenship and attention to drawings and specifications.

You will use calipers, micrometers, gages and a CMM, interpret control plans, and verify conformance to requirements while communicating across teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Experience using measuring devices (caliper, micrometer, gages).
• Ability to read drawings and specifications with GD&T understanding.
• US Citizenship required; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Inspect spacecraft components using visual, dimensional and functional tests.
• Use caliper, micrometer and CMM to verify measurements.
• Interpret drawings and control plans; decide acceptance or rejection.
• Work in a cleanroom; communicate across teams and with customers.

Skills

Strong computer skills

GD&T understanding

Reading and interpreting drawings

Communication skills

Teamwork

IPC-A-610 knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years related education/experience

4 years related education/experience

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Caliper

Micrometer

Gages

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector - Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Oxnard, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Flight Inspector will perform required inspections (visual, dimensional, load tests, etc.) on mechanical, electrical or structural components or systems to ensure conformance with the quality requirements for spacecraft components and associated systems. Reporting to the Test Inspection Manager, the Flight Inspector should have technical strengths in verification of requirements specified for operations, products, processes, and documents. Must possess the ability to plan and organize work in order to effectively and successfully accomplish assigned tasks. Accurately interpret drawings and specifications. Be strategic in the identification of technical needs and solutions coupled with a strong program execution focus. Must be comfortable working in a cleanroom environment. Possess excellent communication skills and effectively interface with Deployable technical and non-technical department members, suppliers, and customers.

This position will work a 2nd Shift (2:30pm-12am) and a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Use predetermined methods, operations, setups, and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products.
• Perform required inspections (visual, dimensional, and functional, etc.) on spacecraft components.
• Use various measuring devices, such as caliper, micrometer, comparator, pin gages, and Coordinate Measuring Machine.
• This job has decision-making responsibilities with regards to the acceptance or rejection of work and tests performed.
• Inspects and performs tests on mechanical, electrical, or structural components and assemblies related to spacecraft components and sub-assemblies. Inspections vary from close tolerance dimensional checks to general surveillance of the work in progress.
• Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
• Work from drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, and inspection instructions.
• Must be able to work 2nd Shift 2:30pm-12am.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience utilizing various measuring devices, such as caliper, micrometer, comparator, gages, pin gages, and other inspection tools
• US Citizenship required

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience utilizing various measuring devices, such as caliper, micrometer, comparator, gages, pin gages, and other inspection tools
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Computer skills
• Ability to read and comprehend detail control plans, work instructions, drawings, Bill of Materials, Specifications and related criteria
• Understanding of GD&T
• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to interface across the organization to achieve effective results
• Experience working in a team environment to solve problems and balance workloads.
• Experience with electronics workmanship standards such as IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 and other related specifications
• Experience in Aerospace manufacturing, mechanical assemblies, and/or electronic assemblies.
• Experience using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

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